People have been left horrified after realising what wearing the colour red 'really means' at a wedding. While it is common knowledge to not wear white to a wedding to avoid 'showing up the bride', many people are shocked at finding out that there is another colour guests should 'steer clear of'.
While discussing colour-etiquette on their popular podcast show, The Unfiltered Bride, hosts Georgie and Beth explain why it is best to not opt for a red outfit when attending a wedding. After explaining the problems wearing white can cause, Beth asks Georgie: "So are there any other colours apart from white that you shouldn't wear at a wedding?"
"Yes, red." Georgie replies, before claiming: "Red means you've slept with the groom. [It's an] old wives tale, but to me I don't think I'd rule out red as a colour. I think it depends on the dress."
Beth added: "I feel like red could be seen as quite sexy, a bit 'look at me' and naughty." Since sharing the advice with viewers, the clip has been watched one million times on TikTok, with hundreds rushing to the comment section to share their horrified reactions.
Alongside a shocked emoji face, one used admitted: "Not me wearing a red dress to one of my best friends weddings." Nayla wrote: "But my mum what’s to wear red."
Rachel put: "This is awkward… my mother in law wore a white dress (I know!!!) with red jacket and accessories. I married her son!!!" Anne said: "My sister had her bridesmaids in red... We had no idea lol."
Shelby typed: "Oops I didn’t know that lol well I wore red but in my defence it was more maroon and it was my first wedding lol guess I will know for next time." Lauren added: "I wore red to my cousins wedding whilst pregnant."
However, Tasha argued: "I always thought you shouldn’t wear red because it’s so flashy." And See Lo commented: "Only in America. In different cultures, red means luck, joy or happiness."
Annie chimed: "Apparently if you wear black it means you disapprove of the marriage!" Meanwhile, Cece joked: "I'll wear red to be toxic. Make em think."
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Speaking to the Mirror, Philip Sykes, Principal of The British School of Etiquette, added: "Full blown red can set a precedent for trying to outdo the bride. A little splash of red in your ensemble is acceptable though."
